Pilot

S01E01·8.5·October 3, 2004·43m·ABC

One day in the suburb of Wisteria Lane, residents are shaken up by the sudden suicide of Mary Alice Young. At her wake, her four close friends and the main characters, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp and Gabrielle Solis, are introduced. All of them lead seemingly perfect lives, trying to keep their problems from each other. Susan and Edie Britt fight over the new neighborhood resident and plumber Mike Delfino. Lynette's children cause a ruckus in the Youngs' pool, putting her in an embarrassing position. Gabrielle is having an affair with her teenage gardener John Rowland, because she is neglected and treated condescendingly by her busy husband, Carlos. Bree's husband Rex collapses from an allergic reaction at a diner, shortly after asking her for a divorce. Susan accidentally burns Edie's house down, after going over to see if she was with Mike. While the ladies put away Mary Alice's belongings, they discover a mysterious blackmail note addressed to her, leaving them to wonder what she had done.

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#23In Season 1of 23 rated episodes

#89All-timeof 180 rated episodes

−0.8vs season avgSeason 1 averages 9.3

2004First airedOctober 3, 2004

Guest stars

Doug Savantas Tom Scavo

Shawn Pyfromas Andrew Van de Kamp

Joy Laurenas Danielle Van de Kamp

Christine Estabrookas Martha Huber

Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo

Zane Huettas Parker Scavo

Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo

Nike Doukasas Natalie Klein

Kay Wadeas Elderly Lady

Sherica Durdleyas Wendy

Edward Zoellneras Tanaka Party Waiter

Heath McCallas Waiter

Crew

Charles McDougallDirector

Marc CherryWriter

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